of a 2017 report examining franchise contracts. that report found that 32 out of 40, roughly 80% of the contracts examined, contained no-poach provisions. the justice department has spoken out against no-poach agreements, saying they are in clear violation of antitrust laws, restricting competition and depriving workers of better job opportunities. and that s the biggest concern. steady wage stagnation in a high growth industry adversely affecting state economies. fast food workers make a median of $9.58 an hour, which translates to 20,730 bucks a year for full-time work. ceo s of six top american fast food chains earn on average 66 times the amount that some of their lowest paid employees earn according to a 2016 financial report. in separate statements to different outlets,